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Artex Removal in Pevensey Bay
Any pre-2000 building in Pevensey Bay may contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Artex removal for Pevensey Bay
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
About our artex removal in Pevensey Bay
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Whether it’s ceilings before skimming and landlord refurbishments, we deal with coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings.
In a smaller place like Pevensey Bay, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Pevensey Bay (BN24)
- County
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Pevensey Bay questions
Is asbestos common in Pevensey Bay homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Pevensey Bay from London?
We cover Pevensey Bay, about 51 miles from central London.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. A sample test tells you which you have.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do you work in Pevensey Bay?
We do: our area includes Pevensey Bay and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Pevensey Bay were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Pevensey Bay must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Textured ceilings in Pevensey Bay
Pevensey Bay is about 3 miles north-east of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Homes, landlords and businesses in Pevensey Bay contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex. Our area stretches from Pevensey Bay to Brighton (about 21 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Pevensey Bay station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Pevensey Bay is within about 5 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Anywhere in BN24, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Square, Sea Road and Marine Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Other places close to Pevensey Bay we cover include Pevensey (1 mile north-west), Westham (2 miles west), Langney (2 miles south-west), Normans' Bay (2 miles north-east) and Jenkins' Green (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Eastbourne (3 miles south-west), Hastings (10 miles north-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (6 miles north-east), Seaford (11 miles west), Hailsham (6 miles north-west) and St Leonards (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Pevensey Court House Museum And Gaol (1 mile north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Gillham Wood.
- Schools near Pevensey Bay include Bishop Bell School (1.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Massilia Bay pub (within half a mile north)
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
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Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Typical Artex jobs in Pevensey Bay
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
If your home is one of the older properties in Pevensey Bay, near St Wilfrid's Church Pevensey Bay or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
What affects the price in Pevensey Bay
Every quote reflects:
- Access to the area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
After the job
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Test every different coating
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site